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Terror Attack at ODU: Army Veteran Opens Fire, 1 Dead

3/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 12, 2026, killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and injured two others.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guardsman with ties to ISIS, opened fire in a ROTC class.
Students subdued Jalloh.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, citing Jalloh's ISIS ties.
Classes at Old Dominion University have been canceled as the community mourns.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 Oklahoma City bombing resulted in 168 deaths and was a pivotal moment in U.S. domestic terrorism. Timothy McVeigh, motivated by anti-government sentiments, orchestrated the attack, highlighting vulnerabilities in national security. The recent shooting at Old Dominion University echoes this history of violence linked to extremist ideologies, as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh's ties to ISIS suggest a similar threat. This incident underscores ongoing challenges in addressing domestic terrorism and the need for robust counter-terrorism measures in educational institutions.

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Story summary

A shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 12, 2026, killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and injured two others.
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guardsman with ties to ISIS, opened fire in a ROTC class.
Students subdued Jalloh.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, citing Jalloh's ISIS ties.
Classes at Old Dominion University have been canceled as the community mourns.

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